I wear Keen Newport sandals - I have a pair in leather and a pair with the
nylon straps (I think it's the Newport H2 model). I like these for
cycling/adventuring because they have good toe protection, can be adjusted
fairly easily for fit, and they have a decent tread for hiking when
cycling-based
Ergon grips have become my first choice for any bar that will take them.
Ergon makes a grip specifically for bars that sweep back, wavie bars and
similar - I think it's the GC1 model - I've found it in both synthetic cork
and standard rubber.
That said, I've found sweep angle to be important for m
FWIW, I have a few of these saddles, one in black, one in slate, and one in
natural. The slate eventually started to look like the natural, the natural
got a bit dingy and started to look like the faded slate, and the black
faded so it looks like a new slate. So, if you think you want black or
slat
Looks great - setup looks perfect. Makes me want to get a Sam again.
-Jeff
Silver Spring, MD
On Thu, Jan 17, 2019 at 10:51 PM Pancake wrote:
> Finished product (not crossed cables) attached:
>
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Updating my sale list - Acorn bags, Carradice and 24-pack rack, and Trangia
kit sold. The Baggins sale fell through, so it's available
On Sun, Nov 25, 2018 at 2:23 PM Jeff Lesperance
wrote:
> Both Acorn bags, the Baggins bag, and the Carradice rack have been claimed
> and/or pend
City Space
Horse Disc. I have some cut down but long top struts for it but I'm missing
the mid-struts that came with it that had ends that are meant to mount on
canti-bolts - I think I gave them away to someone on this list. I added
pictures to the album of this rack.
On Sat, Nov 24, 2018
There are pictures of the Acorn handlebar bag amongst the pictures I
shared: https://photos.app.goo.gl/YpiSrvNR9yrLLk6x6
Someone else has spoken up with interest in the bag, so I should say that
it is pending payment at this time.
On Sat, Nov 24, 2018 at 11:26 PM John Rinker wrote:
> Hello Jeff
The photo of the baggins bag with the baggins patch on it is just with the
leather patch resting on top of the tinkers patch. The bag didn't come with
any straps to attach to the bike per my recollection, but I can include
some natural color leather straps - if I have any straps that match the
leat
I've been sitting on some bags, racks, bars, and bits that need a new home.
Prices negotiable, and include CONUS shipping unless the item is large and
needs to go to the west coast where I might ask you to chip in a bit.
Pictures here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/YpiSrvNR9yrLLk6x6
Bags first:
1. *
I have a RM013 52cm w/26mm clamp that I purchased from Ben's Cycle in July
when I was on a handlebar mission. Around the same time I procured a
Cowchipper, a Ritchey Venturemax, and an Origin8 Gary OS Sweep bar. I
tested all of them as a replacement for a Nitto Noodle, where I was looking
for more
For my mixed surface riding, I've used:
1. Schwalbe Thunder Burt
2. Bruce Gordon Rock n' Road
3. Panaracer Gravel King SK
My mixed surface riding includes:
1. Urban roads of varying condition in the Washington DC Metro area
2. Smooth hard packed trails
3. Rough graveled and pocked/rutted trails
I agree that Bill’s likely got the best advice here, though my default is
to try to cut a slot in it with a dremel or hacksaw if there’s enough bolt
body protruding from the boss - it looks like there is but the angle of
the photo makes it hard to tell for sure. Once there’s enough of a slot to
ge
Darin - thanks for the link - I hadn't seen that particular write-up but I
had looked at Nitto dirt drops in the past and my impression was they they
were all too narrow at the ramps or where the brake levers would be. Looks
like I might have been wrong as the widest RM-013 looks like it could be
c
Tony, I’ve been going through a journey that I’ve written up a bit on the
iBob list, looking for a 46cm bar as you’ve described. I’m not sure if
you’re a member of that group - I can provide more detail if you’re not,
but the short story is that I’ve not found anything with the same reach and
drop
This is thread is perfect.
On Wed, Jun 20, 2018 at 7:57 PM Joe Bernard wrote:
> Morality planes.
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This older geo chart is shared by Dave @ Rivendell on Google Docs - it has
some older sizing info, and missing some of the newer models and sizes,
e.g. it has the old Sam sizing and doesn't have Joe Appa and Clem
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gfiN1kOxVrthdc6eScUF9fP5n-BvRBILbBMYiEg5LM4/e
C’est moi. Nicely done!
On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 8:04 PM John Rinker wrote:
> A while ago someone asked about bags for the HAR and someone else (Jeff,
> maybe) posted photos of Sackville bags with Ortlieb hardware. Awesome idea!
>
> Here are some bags I made sort of based on the Swift Jr. Rangers
I purchased a Hennessy Hammock after witnessing Pondero's setup. I had
doubts about sleeping in a hammock that might force me to sleep in a U
shape but the Hennessy mitigates this with its asymmetrical design and I
add a thermarest pad as an insulating base that seems to help as well. I
like being
Ergon biocork? I think that's are area that would be ok to introduce a bit
of heat - I'd go for that before adding more torque to the bolt head -
maybe lighter/butane lighter grade heat, not torch heat. If'n that fails,
I'd drip a bit more oil in there and go with short turning motions with the
hex
I've found it's a mix between anatomy and bike posture. If you have
narrower sit bones (ischial tuberosities) and/or have a more forward
leaning bike posture, then you may be better off with a narrower saddle. If
you have wider sit bones and/or have a more upright bike posture then you
may be bette
I had a similar occurrence last year and it turned out to be the seatpost.
After rebuilding pedals and swapping a bottom bracket to no avail. I
removed, greased, and reinstalled my seatpost and the clicking sopped.
On Fri, May 25, 2018 at 9:09 PM Brett Callahan
wrote:
> I had a similar problem a
Bikebagshop.com
2 x E162-QL1 Top Hooks with Handle
2 x E170-QL1 Short Rail
On Thu, May 10, 2018 at 11:03 AM John Rinker wrote:
> Nice retro fit Jeff. Where did you get the Ortlieb hardware?
>
> Cheers,
> John
>
>
> On Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 4:53:01 PM UTC-7, Jeff wrote:
>
>> I had a HAR an
I had a HAR and HAR bags, and added Ortlieb hardware to the bags, so I'd be
inclined to say that small Ortleibs would fit on the HAR just fine. Some
pic that I posted to the list a while back when I added the Ortlieb
hardware:
https://goo.gl/photos/aMs4r3v7iPtFDyB28
-Jeff
Silver Spring, MD
On We
I definitely don't favor front loads on a Riv. Besides touring, my regular
commuting or day-trip load is comprised of a large saddlebag and maybe a
small front handlebar bag - real small, nothing remotely needing a front
rack or support of any kind. Recently I've begun experimenting with frame
bags
My recollection is that my tour load for my Sam for the front Ortlieb
panniers on a Tubus Tara was in the 35 lbs range and that the Sam wanted at
least some type of weight on the back to accompany that front load if I
wanted it to behave reasonably, which I had, so no problem. My loose rule
for loa
Rosco found a new home today
On Mon, Apr 23, 2018 at 9:07 PM, Jon Schultz wrote:
> Multiple bikes at NAHBS had similar double top tube bags this year. RBW
> was ahead of the NAHBS trend!
>
> On Mon, Apr 23, 2018 at 9:03 PM, Jeff Lesperance <
> jeff.lespera...@gmail.com> w
my Sam.
>> The 38's I have on now have plenty of room - I'd guess you could get 42's
>> in there alright, maybe 45's without fenders.
>>
>> On Mon, Apr 23, 2018 at 9:19 AM, Jeff Lesperance
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I would not say that the fra
et 42's in there
alright, maybe 45's without fenders.
On Mon, Apr 23, 2018 at 9:19 AM, Jeff Lesperance
wrote:
> I would not say that the frame in general has a short reach, for it's
> stated size of 55.5, it has a longer than average effective top tube length
> of 66cm, whi
I would not say that the frame in general has a short reach, for it's
stated size of 55.5, it has a longer than average effective top tube length
of 66cm, which is not remotely short for me. I would normally ride a 60cm
frame where the top tube could be in the 57 - 61cm range, with drop bars.
This
Hi Rivsters - I'm continuing a downsizing effort of my bike fleet, and I'm
ready to find a new home for my Rosco Bubbe v2. I just listed this on my
local Craigslist (Washington DC), would prefer a local sale, and I'm
willing to drive to meetup with a buyer in the area if need be. That said,
shippin
Agree wholeheartedly on the TRP RRL levers - I'll mention that their hoods
are available separately if you can't find a complete lever with the color
combo you desire. I had the gum/drillum and the bike fashion police
required that I move to black hoods and I was easily able to source
replacement h
They're ballcock washers - used in toilets, possibly some other fixtures.
Some previous references:
https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/last-one-of-march-2017
https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/peeking-through-the-knothole/grips-the-hard-way-how-to
On Tue, Mar 6, 2018 at 10:02 P
I'm a little bit interested in, but been lazy in putting my Rosco v.2 out
on the market which would satisfy one-in-one-out... I'll get working on
posting it this weekend, amongst some other bike workbench detritus and
we'll see what fate has in store for the future.
I think it was you who advised
On Thu, Feb 22, 2018 at 10:21 AM, iamkeith wrote:
>
>
> On Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 6:49:23 AM UTC-7, Max S wrote:
>>
>>
>> Biggest impulse purchase ever, but such an easy riding bike, and fun for
>> the whole family! Wanted the sage colorway in size small. Alas, they ran
>> out, so we set
On Sat, Feb 17, 2018 at 9:49 AM, Surlyprof wrote:
> John,
>
> I'm pretty sure the green, first run Sam's actually had a 59 tt. Riv
> could probably confirm this. That might be a great fit. I do think those
> first 56s had a double tt, which I always coveted, but some dislike. All a
> matter o
On Sat, Feb 3, 2018 at 4:44 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote:
> Jeff said: “In general, front forks for discs appear more stout than many
> boutique brand front forks that strive for a french style bend, but there's
> plenty that are on par with mid-tier commodity Surly and Surly-like forks.”
>
> Exactly
After the disc brake discussion, we should probably move on to helmet use
and politics :)
Hydraulic disc brakes feel amazing - great braking with minimal hand effort
and superior modulation
Disc brakes work better in wet conditions
Disc brakes make fitment of large tires easier
Disc brakes make it
On Sat, Feb 3, 2018 at 2:37 PM, Deacon Patrick wrote:
> I’ve learned to not put more thought into posts than the poster did.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
>
methinks you're missing out on some cathartic moments courtesy of the deep
thoughts from Garth posts
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Yes, without hesitation.
On Sat, Feb 3, 2018 at 3:30 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:
> Now that I've conjured up my future-Riv on the "what type of bike" thread
> (full disclosure: I also sent an email to Roman @ Riv), I guess I'll
> campaign for it on its own thread.
>
> I know Grant/Riv isn't big on di
On Sat, Feb 3, 2018 at 11:53 AM, Eric Daume wrote:
> Jeff,
>
> Aside from the discs, how does the Space Horse compare to the Sam?
>
>
I'm not a good student of how and why all of the possible bike geometry
variables can inform actual and perceived comfort and performance on a
bike, but there's so
After my bike stable grew to a state where there were too many bikes that
went entirely unridden, I've been on a mission to pare down to the least
number of bikes to satisfy a majority of my cycling interests and not feel
like too many of my bikes are serving a "I need stuff" need. I'm currently
at
On Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 2:23 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote:
> Interesting. It isn’t theft if you take something that isn’t yours but
> don’t intend to permanently deprive the owner of the property.
>
> So I could take a bike that isn’t mine, use it for six months and put it
> back where I ‘found’ it with
I stopped using Rat Trap Pass standard casing, 26x2.3 - they were nice, but
I didn't have an epiphany riding them - they were expensive, and I felt did
not earn their keep. I switched to Schwalbe Thunder Burts, and those tires
are amazing.
I stopped using Snoqualmie Pass standard casing, 700x44 -
I had a similar dilemma where I had tried a Carradice bagman, similar in
design to the Erlen rack, and found it too noodly as load in my saddlebag
increased or road/trail surface was a little rough
I've settle on using a Mark's rack on the rear, after trying some other
cobbled together solutions a
I've been slow in getting around to putting my Rosco Bubbe v2 on the market
- if it's interesting, I'll gather more details for you. It's the one
officially sized as a 55.5 but with 66cm effective top tube:
[image: Inline image 1]
Original details from RBW here:
http://roscobubbe.tumblr.com/
So
My "primary" all-things/touring bike was formerly an LHT (actually two, I
started on a 56cm and traded to a 58cm), which I replaced with a Sam
Hillborne, which I replaced with an All City Space Horse Disc. During the
Sam Hillborne days, I brought an AHH into the bike stable.
1. The LHT was a fanta
rack and bags have sold
On Sun, Dec 3, 2017 at 9:13 PM, Jeff Lesperance
wrote:
> (cross-posted to iBob)
>
> I'm in the process of trying to simplify my bike stable down to two bikes
> and associated racks and bags, which in this round of weeding has made my
> Hub Area Ra
(cross-posted to iBob)
I'm in the process of trying to simplify my bike stable down to two bikes
and associated racks and bags, which in this round of weeding has made my
Hub Area Rack and Hub Area Bags surplus.
The rack has been mounted on my Rosco Bubbe v.2 (which will soon find
itself on the s
My recollection is that the Luxos was more expensive when it first came
out, though regardless, I chose the Sinewave Revolution when it first came
out because:
1. I already owned decent lights - mostly B&M IQ Cyo lights
2. I have multiple bikes with dyno/headlights
3. It's easy to switch the Revol
I'm not sure what you consider the cutoff for modern day iphone vs. older
iphone. I've been using a Sinewave Cycles Revolution (
https://www.sinewavecycles.com/products/sinewave-revolution) to charge a
few recent iPhone versions, 4s - 6s, without a problem.
If I'm using my phone for GPS, keeping t
SKS has been my fender of choice - I've had a good experience with the
hardware and they've served me well, though I bought the PB ALX fenders for
my All-City Space Horse Disc and I'm liking them. They have what feels like
a slight inner rolled lip - at least there's a slight raised surface at the
The size of the monitor factors in here, but possibly more importantly,
does the resolution. Can you use a 42" monitor as a supplementary monitor?
Yes. Can you get more windows/documents on that screen because it's large,
and still read the content? Maybe. This depends on the max resolution of
the
I've never measured saddle height, well, I suppose I tried once and I
observed that there appeared to be enough room for error and variability in
measuring based on the type and position of my saddle that I wasn't sure I
could use a tape measure measurement as a baseline to set saddle height
across
Albatross vs. Choco pics:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/72obFpRwzk0
On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 9:24 AM, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote:
> Current bars are Albatross.
> I felt that the forward position could be a little more comfortable for me
> with a more gradual bend. Hence th
Are you asking about Albatross or Albastache? If the former, I think
they're very different bars for a different purpose and aesthetic. If it's
the latter, I find they have a more similar purpose and aesthetic, and
choosing one vs. the other could come down to desired stem length/reach and
your tol
I had (recently sold) a Sam of the same generation as yours, I believe, as
it was the same shade of green, non-canti and non-contrasting headtube
paint, and it was a 60cm with DTT
On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 11:19 AM, Aaron Schmidt wrote:
> Hmmm, interesting. I'm pretty sure that when I bought the bi
Looks like a Randi Jo Fab Bartender bag:
https://www.randijofab.com/products/bartender-bag
Revelate has something similar:
https://www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/store.catalog/cockpit/MountainFeedbag
I have a couple of the Bartender bags that I bought from fellow list member
Philip - they're
I'll echo Deacon Patrick's comments about just loading up and testing it,
and it sounds like you're taking that advice. There's probably nothing more
important than test riding your tour load, regardless of the way you're
going to carry it. I'll further comment to say that when I was preparing
for
On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 6:38 PM, Garth wrote:
>
> And back to the topic at hand , I look at it as keeping the frames
> circulating. Frames like being ridden , to run wild, like a horse !
> Yee-haw !!! Let 'em run, let 'em run !
>
I like this idea a lot, and have been practicing something al
On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 12:34 PM, Garth wrote:
...
> The disc brake mentions have me wondering aloud, what did people do before
> disc brakes ?
...
They didn't swap wheelsets with different diameters and wildly different
width tires in a matter of seconds, or at all, with caliper, canti or
v-bra
I've kept one Riv in the bike stable (my Rosco v2), but my recent sale of
my Hillborne was in favor of a similar style of bike, but one that takes
disc brakes, an All-City Space Horse Disc. Previously, when I wanted to add
a rougher-stuff bike to my bike stable, oversize tires and, again, disc
brak
I can use B17 saddles on upright-ish bikes, but sitbones want a B17n
(narrow) on drop bar/leaned over riding. In the interest of
water-proofiness, I tried the in-between width of the C17 - it was good,
but long distance riding aggravated bits of the undercarriage other than
the sit bones. I then tr
I've installed the Velo Orange wheel stabilizer on a couple of bikes that
regularly carry front loads. They're really just springs, so they don't
fully prevent the fork from flopping over if the weight in the front is too
great and not otherwise held in check with something else, like your hands,
b
How about a basket mod to make the rear of the basket shorter to get it
below your bars? I remember seeing fellow list member Bill Lindsay post
about a hack he did, inspired by Jenny@Riv's mod, and I've wanted to do it
myself almost more for the looks vs. functionality. Here's a link to Bill's
post
Otterbox is the defense of choice for wife and daughter's iPhone 6, I think
the specific mode is the defender. That said, I still choose to buy
insurance on daughter's phone as she's only as responsible as her
undeveloped prefrontal corerex allows. I have also successfully replaced an
iPhone 5 scre
My first disc brake experience was with a cheap mechanical disc brake, and
braking performance, by any measure, was on par with cheap caliper or
v-brakes. They'd stop the bike as needed, but I didn't observe any
advantage with them. I then upgraded to some Shimano XT hydraulics and this
is when the
On Sat, Jun 3, 2017 at 12:49 PM, Grant Petersen wrote:
...
...
> Bikes aren't lite versions of motor vehicles, and adopting
> motor-technology unnecessarily on bicycles in order to make them appear
> more high tech (and when you see disc brakes on citi-bikes, what else can
> it be?) is legal an
I agree. As I've been attempting to perfect my bike stable, attempting to
have the least amount of bikes for all my possible riding, I've found
myself with 3 of my 5 bikes with disc brakes, and down to one Riv (Rosco
v2) where I had as many as 4 at one time (Hilsen, Hillborne, Romulus,
Rosco) - if
Patrick - are you speaking about keeping your backside dry traversing deep
puddles and gutters AFTER the downpour or during? I say during a downpour,
your backside is getting wet from above enough such that any tire spray
from below is negligible in terms of wetness, though it may be more foul
from
I'm looking for suggestions as to how you all have managed to quell:
1. Rattles from the zipper pulls of your Sackville Shopsacks as they sit in
your front basket and they get bounced around as you traverse uneven
ground. I resorted to singing out loud (a bit louder than normal) which was
good for
I bought Ortleib hardware to install on my hub area bags and they work
perfect on my HAR - I posted to the group last year with details of using
the QL1 rails. This link might bring you there:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/rbw-owners-bunch/jeff.lesperance|sort:relevance/rbw-owners-bun
Pedals and Sam remain available - all other items have been spoken for
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 6:33 AM, Jeff Lesperance
wrote:
> Tektro Novela brakes, pedals and Sam Hillborne remain available - all
> other items have been spoken for.
>
>
> On Sun, May 7, 2017 at 8:46 PM,
Tektro Novela brakes, pedals and Sam Hillborne remain available - all other
items have been spoken for.
On Sun, May 7, 2017 at 8:46 PM, Jeff Lesperance
wrote:
> I'm getting close to new bike day and ready to clean out some extraneous
> items. I think I'm advertising friendly
I'm getting close to new bike day and ready to clean out some extraneous
items. I think I'm advertising friendly prices, but I'm open to suggestions
that I might not be. Make an offer. I'll discount multiple items to a
single destination.
Pictures here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6fp2AmAnZ
Joe - you likely need to take further action - you can read more about the
mechanics of this phishing attack here:
https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/3/15534768/google-docs-phishing-attack-share-this-document-with-you-spam
Where details about removing access to the offending app are detailed as
foll
amping up, and
>> Waterbury Leather Works--who makes those bags for us in Connecticutt—is one
>> of them.
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 13, 2017 at 4:56 AM, Jeff Lesperance <
>> jeff.lespera...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> On Thu, Apr 13, 2017 at 1:25 AM, drew wrot
On Thu, Apr 13, 2017 at 11:04 AM, Chris Birkenmaier
wrote:
> With the internet it's pretty easy to establish a selling or going price
> for bikes and components. In an auction they do add a buyers premium or
> penalty for a purchase. Just me but if listed something on this forum I
> would not a
On Thu, Apr 13, 2017 at 1:25 AM, drew wrote:
> Is it possible that it's a quality control issue? I have a Nelson with
> cardboard feeling, brittle, cracky leather and a camper with much thicker,
> quality feeling leather. Both purchased in the same year.
>
>
I have a Camper (longflap) that I boug
I like the Resist Nomad tires as a wallet friendly option. I used them on
an LHT owned several years ago, and now use them on my commuter.
http://resistparts.com/parts/tires-nomad/
Jeff
Silver Spring, MD
On Fri, Apr 7, 2017 at 5:37 AM, Garth wrote:
> Yes, the Vittoria Hypers are pretty decent
I've done a fair amount of catch and release over the past dozen years or
so (whereas 12+ years ago I was a one bike guy) and have been trying to get
the bike stable down to the fewest bikes possible while also being able to
satisfy all of my biking interests. I'm currently at:
1. Touring/Allroad/
I heard a report, I think on NPR, in the past two weeks, how vinyl music
sales have increased and are at a multi-decade high point. A gentleman they
interviewed for the report likened listening to music on vinyl as an active
listening experience vs. the passive listening in convenient, digital
form
FYI - the 60cm Sam that I posted for sale in February is still available -
I can refresh the posting in a bit- I'm offering the frame/fork/headset for
$650 +shipping. I was originally hoping to sell as a complete, but I'm not
using most of the parts to build up another frame. I have the measurement
I've not tried the Rivet Pearl. I've professed my love for the C17 carved
here and on the iBob list a few times. My previous saddle of choice was the
B17n (narrow) whereas the B17 was too wide, so, I'd say compare the widths
first with any other saddles you currently ride. I believe the C17 is a bi
Diagonal space or asym desgin of the Hennessy hammock (and others I'm sure
have this too), is the secret sauce to not getting bent up while sleeping.
I put my thermarest pad in the hammock with me, and that helps flatten the
bottom a bit more as well if I wiggle around a bit. I sleep comfortably on
If you know you'll be in spots that will support a hammock, and allow it, I
recommend a Hennessy Hammock https://hennessyhammock.com/ - which is really
more like a suspended tent than a traditional hammock. I have an Explorer
Deluxe Asym Zip model, and it's really changed camping for me - as I get
We go through up to 2 dozen boiled eggs a week in my household, a majority
of that consumption is from me. I typically cook a dozen or so at a time,
and go with the cold egg into cold water, bring to a boil and as soon as a
boil is achieved, turn off the heat, cover and let stand for 9 - 10 minutes
I just started hammock camping this past year with a Hennessy hammock,
which is more of a suspended tent than a hammock, so I'm already carrying a
fairly hefty shelter vs. your ultralight hammock. I've brought along my
Thermarest pad all but once, and I never regretted having it, and the one
time t
Patrick, I think there's a clear answer that has been right in front of us
the entire time time for a new bike with mounts n's bosses n' stuff
where you want 'em and need 'em!
I'm here to help, and enable.
-Jeff
Silver Spring, MD
On Sat, Jan 21, 2017 at 12:26 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:
> Tak
Seems to be a desirable bag - if it were mine, and I didn't have a
sentimental attachment to it, I'd look for an alternative use for it or
sell/trade it and replace with a bag that works better in that space. I'd
try to avoid surgery, even without a sentimental attachment - it might be
under-engine
, the
seatpost and seattube is free for clamping, in the #2 option, there's
enough slack in the cable to be able to clamp to the seat post, but not the
seattube
On Sat, Dec 24, 2016 at 11:21 AM, Jeff Lesperance wrote:
> Regarding seatpost mounted tailight wire run - two bikes, two solutions
Regarding seatpost mounted tailight wire run - two bikes, two solutions:
1. Bike #1, Sam Hillborne with a VO seatpost - the seatpost has a opening
in it that allowed me to run the wire down through the seatpost to the
bottom bracket. At the bottom bracket, there's a hole in the bottom of the
botto
Many of those message footers are added by corporate email infrastructure
after the individual hits the send button, and are required either by
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them setu
panda is cool, because they only require a photo of the bike with a
>> ruler/tape measure in it. No need to send a pattern by mail.
>> --
>> From: Jeff Lesperance
>> Sent: 12/21/2016 6:53 PM
>> To: rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com
>> Subje
I love a good hack - nice work! I saw a post earlier this year here or on
the iBob list of the hack of attaching the SON rack light (similar to their
seatpost light) to the rear of a Brooks C17, by drilling out the nameplate
holes a bit... and wouldn't you know it, I have a few C17's
This is t
Excellent setup and great bag... I just sent an inquiry to Rogue Panda to
see about getting one for my RB.
On Wed, Dec 21, 2016 at 4:43 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:
> That is VERY cool. There's a Swiss Army Bike vibe going on there.
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I have a set of the Swift rolltop panniers in waxed canvas that I picked up
from a fellow list member just over a year ago. They're stout and feel
pretty bulletproof. I've used them a couple of times but I tend to turn to
my Ortlieb panniers more often thanks to their superior mounting solution
and
, I'll likely revert to
Barlow Pass tires for this bike when the time comes to replace them for the
additional fender and brake clearance I'd gain.
-Jeff
Silver Spring, MD
On Wed, Nov 23, 2016 at 7:11 PM, Jeff Lesperance
wrote:
> I couldn't say yet as I only have an around the
Church? Appeared remotely cultish when it was suggested that a stick was an
ideal replacement for a front derailleur and there were still cries of
"Amen!"
-your moderately devout congregant, Jeff
Silver Spring, MD
On Sat, Dec 3, 2016 at 7:26 AM, Les Lammers wrote:
> I think Grant is a great des
I couldn't say yet as I only have an around the block roll on the wider
rims. I have plans to get some miles in this weekend I I can report back
then.
On Wed, Nov 23, 2016 at 6:24 PM Eric Karnes wrote:
> hi jeff-
>
> other than slight width differences, do the snoqualmie pass tires ride
> differ
As a follow-up to my problematic wide tires on narrow rims postulation, I
acquired some XT/Mavic A319 wheels for Rosco today, adding ~5mm of rim
width over the Open Pros, and did some measuring. I just posted for
informational purposes on the iBob list, though I'll share here for the few
of you who
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